Courses

CM-P343

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Richard Carrick

Semesters Offered:

Required of: None

Electable by: COMP and FILM majors

Prerequisites: CM-212

Department Code: COMP

Location: Boston Campus

This course will cover the capabilities and notation for all percussion instruments typically found in a classical music environment (including instruments more often associated with other genres/regions). Various configurations of percussion will be covered in detail, from full sectionals to one player, and from single instruments to multi-instrument setups.

CM-P399

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Richard Carrick

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Required of: None

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: CM-357

Department Code: COMP

Location: Boston Campus

This course will give interested students, particularly Composition majors, the opportunity to pursue individual interests in electro-acoustic composition, and further their skills and creative abilities with electronic music. The primary focus is on creating original electronic works that would be suitable for inclusion in a Composition Major portfolio, and provide tools for the student's further exploration and development. Students will acquire skills in timbral exploration, sound design, acousmatics, and the ability to conduct independent research and composition projects.

The course assumes basic beat pattern knowledge and covers three areas: (1) symphonic conducting with an instrumental soloist (concerto), (2) symphonic conducting with a vocal soloist (operatic aria), and (3) symphonic conducting of a major modern work involving complete meter changes. Works used include a romantic piano or violin concerto, an operatic excerpt, and a piece such as Petrouchka, The Rite of Spring, or Symphonies of Wind Instruments.

COND-216

Required of: All students not taking COND-211, except MTHE and MUED majors

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: ET-211 or ET-231

Department Code: COMP

Location: Boston Campus

This course emphasizes in-depth score study and elements involved with the formulation of musical ideas, the role of the conductor, and the proper kind of relationship between the conductor and the orchestra. Students gain valuable experience rehearsing and conducting an ensemble. The course utilizes eight keyboards, allowing the formation of an in-class live keyboard ensemble creating a virtual orchestral sound. Each of eight performers play their own individual lines from the score while one person conducts and rehearses the ensemble. Each conductor will be videotaped while in front of the ensemble for further study.

COND-217

Required of: FILM majors and all students not taking COND-212, except MTHE and MUED majors

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: COND-211 or COND-216

Department Code: COMP

Location: Boston Campus

A conducting class class where students conduct other students playing MIDI keyboards that create the sounds of the instruments of an orchestral ensemble. Each student learns all aspects of score preparation and rehearsal techniques. All sessions are recorded for home study.

This course introduces fundamental beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing and articulation, and problems of tempo. Students discuss and study applicable terminology. Additionally, students participate in lab sessions for choral application of classroom skills, which are geared to the needs of public school music educators.

This course introduces students to fundamental beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing, articulation, and problems of tempo. Students discuss and study score analysis and take part in lab sessions for instrumental application of classroom skills. This course is geared to the needs of public school music educators.

COND-321

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Cecil Adderley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Required of: MUED majors

Electable by: MUED majors

Prerequisites: COND-221

Department Code: MUED

Location: Boston Campus

This course is designed to prepare students to effectively design, lead, and assess choral rehearsals. It examines vocal repertoire for school music groups with extensive analysis and application of rehearsal techniques for specific elementary, middle, and high school ensemble settings. As part of the course, students develop score analysis and rehearsal techniques as they apply skills and knowledge in lab sessions.

COND-322

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Cecil Adderley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Required of: MUED majors

Electable by: MUED majors

Prerequisites: COND-222

Department Code: MUED

Location: Boston Campus

This course is designed to prepare students to effectively design, lead, and assess instrumental rehearsals. It examines instrumental repertoire for school music groups with extensive analysis and application of rehearsal techniques for specific elementary, middle, and high school ensemble settings. As part of the course, students develop score analysis and rehearsal techniques as they apply skills and knowledge in lab sessions. Note: performance on secondary instrument(s) is required.